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post #1 of 24
7/18/04 at 8:57pm
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I am having a hard time deciding which to go for. The Dell is the cheapest but has the 9600 instead of the 9700. I really prefer the looks of the Acer's but no trial period, no 30-day return policy worries me, what if I dont like it? Help!

I would buy an Alienware and get rid of it, but my rich uncle is still alive on life support...
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post #2 of 24
7/19/04 at 4:23am
Those were the EXACT two notebooks I was deciding between. The advantages of the the Dell were the Wide Screen and better battry life. Battery life on the Dell was about half an hour longer. Also, the Dell was slightly lower in price. While the Ferrari, I thought, was better in everything else so I went ahead with the Ferrari and couldn't be happier!

-Abbas
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post #3 of 24
7/19/04 at 8:58am
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Thanks Abbas, I should just go with my heart and get the Ferrari
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post #4 of 24
7/19/04 at 10:36am
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Also "discovered" the TM8003, I seem drawn to Acers like moth to a flame, hopefully not with the same results...
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post #5 of 24
7/19/04 at 2:31pm
2025 Vs. F3200. The two I've narrowed it down to also. Both are very nice notebooks. I haven't decided which to go with yet. I love the eye catching look of the 3200, but I also like the brushed aluminum look of the 2025. There is one thing to consider. The Petium M series of chips are nearing the end of their run. You can use their full potential right now. The A64m is a new chip. It has a lot of potential, and will be able to run the new 64bit version of windows. So I think I'm going with the Ferrari. Gonna slap some more memory in it, and a faster harddrive. I'M READY TO STOP LOOKING AND GET A NOTEBOOK!! I feel like my heads gonna explode sometimes.
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post #6 of 24
7/19/04 at 3:06pm
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Originally Posted by drawmonster
2025 Vs. F3200. The two I've narrowed it down to also. Both are very nice notebooks. I haven't decided which to go with yet. I love the eye catching look of the 3200, but I also like the brushed aluminum look of the 2025. There is one thing to consider. The Petium M series of chips are nearing the end of their run. You can use their full potential right now. The A64m is a new chip. It has a lot of potential, and will be able to run the new 64bit version of windows. So I think I'm going with the Ferrari. Gonna slap some more memory in it, and a faster harddrive. I'M READY TO STOP LOOKING AND GET A NOTEBOOK!! I feel like my heads gonna explode sometimes.
What the hell are you talking about? The Pentium M is NOWHERE near the end of its run. Intel just released a new version in May, and there are a couple new versions and a new chipset for it coming up between now and 2005.

A64 isn't that much newer than the Pentium M. Sure, it can do 64 bit, but there are still a lot fo questions of when it will ship, how it will perform, etc.

I know what MS, AMD and even Intel (yes there are 64 bit versions of their chips coming) are claiming, but show me the money. It's all hype till it ships.

Super
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post #7 of 24
7/19/04 at 3:52pm
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By the accounts I have been able to find the 2025 has a better screen. Does anyone know if either the 2025 or the 3200 have a DVI port? I think the 8003 does.
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post #8 of 24
7/19/04 at 4:18pm
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Looks like the 8003 is the only one of the three that has DVI output. And its the cheapest too.
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post #9 of 24
7/19/04 at 4:20pm
I've got the i8600 and couldn't be happier. Its a fast machine.
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post #10 of 24
7/19/04 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by Superguy
What the hell are you talking about? The Pentium M is NOWHERE near the end of its run. Intel just released a new version in May, and there are a couple new versions and a new chipset for it coming up between now and 2005.

A64 isn't that much newer than the Pentium M. Sure, it can do 64 bit, but there are still a lot fo questions of when it will ship, how it will perform, etc.

I know what MS, AMD and even Intel (yes there are 64 bit versions of their chips coming) are claiming, but show me the money. It's all hype till it ships.

Super
You may want to do some reading before you run your mouth. You've got a Dothan, so of course your gonna defend it. Not going to waste my time on you.
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post #11 of 24
7/19/04 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by drawmonster
You may want to do some reading before you run your mouth. You've got a Dothan, so of course your gonna defend it. Not going to waste my time on you.
You might want to take your own advice. You're the one spouting misinformation about the Pentium M in general. I'd suggest you do some reading up.

I'm not a blind fanboy. I looked at A64, but the Centrino platform meets my needs better.

I have a BS in computer science and I've studied OS and processor architecture. I've also been engaged in a lot of debate on 64 bit processing around here. If you do some studying, you'd understand how the architecture and OS work, then you might understand WHY I'm skeptical about 64 bit processing from ANYONE and the need for it right now. It'll be needed in the future for sure, but not right now. Personally, I think if we're going to make a real transition to 64 bit, a solid change along the lines of Itanium would be more beneficial than an x86-64 kludge.

Of course, since you're probably a blind AMD fanboy (as I can gather by your posts), that's probably going to be wasted on you.

If you have points, make them. I welcome debate and will gladly discuss them. If all you're going to post is opinion, it's not worth my time.

Super
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post #12 of 24
7/19/04 at 8:30pm
The M processors are no where near the end of their run. The 2.0GHz version even beats some of the leading desktop processors in some catagories. They won't be nearing the end of their run until early next year, when Sonoma/Alviso comes out. Which is still an Pentium M, just a new version.
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post #13 of 24
7/19/04 at 8:44pm
AMD fan boys

i don't have a pentium M but i know its not near the end of the run. they have a whole set of pentium Ms on the pipeline suc has the 2.1 ghz with 533 set for q1 2005 =)
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post #14 of 24
7/19/04 at 8:50pm
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Originally Posted by airwick
AMD fan boys

i don't have a pentium M but i know its not near the end of the run. they have a whole set of pentium Ms on the pipeline suc has the 2.1 ghz with 533 set for q1 2005 =)
Wouldn't surprise me if there were a 64 bit version in the pipe too. We know dual core versions are.
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post #15 of 24
7/19/04 at 9:28pm
i second wut everyone's saying about P-M... A64 is great and P-M is great... both will be good for the next 4-5 yrs
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post #16 of 24
7/19/04 at 9:56pm
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Ya, either one would do me fine. Widescreen or no widescreen thats basically what I am trying to decide now. I think I would like it for movies, and games too, but not sure.
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post #17 of 24
7/19/04 at 11:05pm
Keep in mind that its not true widescreen; the aspect ratio is 16:10 instead of 16:9.

I have a widescreen aspect display on mine, and I don't think I could go back to 4:3.
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post #18 of 24
7/19/04 at 11:57pm
Wooster, who the h3ll is that guy on your avatar?
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post #19 of 24
7/19/04 at 11:58pm
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Originally Posted by thestampede
Wooster, who the h3ll is that guy on your avatar?
looks a lot like an old boss of mine heh
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post #20 of 24
7/20/04 at 12:00am
looks like some british guy from a tv show
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